THE WEATHER.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 12 May 1925, Page 9

THE WEATHER.

Mr F. L. Wooles.

Moderate north-east winds; weather fair to cloudy, and inclined to be unsettled shortly.

Dominion Meteorologist. Present indications are lor easterly . winds, strong to gale, backing to nort-herlies northwards of Westport and Kaikoura,’ and north-east to south-east winds elsewhere; dull misty weather may be expected generally, and heavy rain to follow in many parts of the Dominion. A storm is in evidence to the north-west on the Tasman Sea. Barometer falling every- * where soon.

RAINS IN N.S.W. jßy Cable— -Press Association —Cop) right. AuitrAliau nud N.Z. Cable Association SYDNEY, May 11. Several washouts occurred on the railways, particularly on the south side of Woy Woy, owing to tho rain. Several tram services are interrupted by flood waters, but no serious damage is reported. Landslides occurred in some parts.

A good deal of damage was done to the roads, and many residences were flooded to a considerable depth. The inter-State telegraph services are badly affected. The outlook is now brighter.

Received May 11, 8.55 p.m. SYDNEY, May 11

The weather was fine throughout the day, but everywhere there were signs of yesterday’s severe drenching. The flood waters in the lower euburban area have mostly drained off. These include Warwick Farm and Randwick Racecourse. Considerable general damage was done, chiefly in the shape of washaways and roof leakages. One advantage is that the city water supply, which has been causing anxiety, is now assured for two years.

Country reports show that tko deluge was chiefly confined to the coast, and was lighter inland. Some Bouth coast fall 3 ranged from 12in. to 21in.

At Dapto many families were flooded out, and some had to be rescued.

Along the Nepean and Shoalhaven rivers, wide areas of the country W*6re submerged. The crops suffered, and a number of cattle were drowned. The traffic on the south coast railway was badly delayed by washaways.